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The Philippine National Police will be on full alert status starting today as it deployed some 27,000 police personnel across the country to ensure the peaceful observance of All Saints and All Souls’ Days.
Some 20,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard were also tasked to secure the upcoming polls and the observance of Undas, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo said.Balilo said the PCG will concentrate on inter-island provinces where their personnel can respond easily with floating assets and help not only tourists but also poll workers and voters.
MIAA officer-in-charge Bryan Co said he expects some 120,000 to 130,000 passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport per day during the Undas week. Meanwhile, starting Oct. 31, Tuesday, the following roads near Manila North Cemetery will be closed to vehicles: the stretch of Aurora Boulevard , the stretch of Dimasalang Road , the stretch of P. Guevarra Street , the stretch of Blumentritt Road , the stretch of Retiro Street , and stretch of Maceda Street .
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